It's Mother's Day!

Mother's Day has been a special day in my heart for many years. I first became a mother on June 17, 1975 when my first daughter Annetta was born. She went home to Jesus on that same day, but I became a mom that day. It was many years later and many heartbreaks later, that I finally became a mother to our son. That mother's day my husband bought me a beautiful brooch that I wear every mother's day....it is a jeweled MOM. Two years later I became mom to our daughter. I loved raising those two babies!

Of course, I cannot think of mother's day without thinking about the other women in my life. My mother was always home and provided such a warm and loving home to come home to. She was a single mom as my dad passed away when I was 9. I know it couldn't have been easy for her. To tell you that I had a wonderful grandmother would only be touching the surface. She was a whirlwind of activity in the home. The whole family gravitated to her home.

My precious Aunt Barb, who just lost her husband of 64 years in January is like a second mom to me. Never a harsh word and always words of encouragement. And of course, my two dearest friends. Rose @ A Hint of Home and Kathy @ Mimi's Garden. Rose is truly like a sister to me. We were young wives, learning as we went and making ends meet. Kathy, a kindred spirit in raising our children and laughing at the silly-ness of life! So as you can see I have been blessed. I know many of you today are also remembering and honoring the wonderful women and children in your life. Enjoy your day!